Opposition grows to hazardous waste dump in Western Maryland
Maryland lawmakers and federal representatives clash over MES site selection in Washington and Frederick counties. Senator Thomas opposes any siting here, cites CATCH-2 backing and meetings with MES. Congresswoman Byron questions transport costs and doubtfully backs local sites, while Delegate Smith argues against local dumps as unnecessary land exists elsewhere.
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Frederick
Washington
Maryland Environmental Services
Edward P. Thomas
Washington County
Brownsville
Church of the Brethren
Rohrersville
Frederick County
Thomas
Thomas McKewen
MES
Frederick Counties
CATCH-2
Citizens Against Toxic Chemical
D. Michael Auldridge
Tam
Rs. Byron
Baltimore
Maryland
Del
Charles Smith
Smith
Baltimore-Washington
George George guilty of spinning wheels acquitted on three counts
Frederick city police officer Michael L. George faced a four charge hearing for spinning his wheels at McDonald’s on U.S. 40 West on Feb 3 1981. He was acquitted of three other charges including conduct unbecoming an officer civility and use of intoxicants. The board will recommend three off days as punishment and allows appeals to Maj. Ashton and circuit court. The incident involved a date with Sandra Rankles at McDonald’s and a later visit to Ratliff’s home where a six pack of beer was shared.
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Michael L. George
Frederick City
McDonald’s
U.S. 40 West
George
Richard J. Ashton
Ashton
Michael
Sandra
Mount Airy
McDonald's
Ms. Bankies
David A. Ratliff
Walkersville
Ms. Runkles
Boyer
Domer
Bernard L. Fogle
Pikesville
George L. Siebert
Hagerstown
Thomas E. Mosley
Montgomery County Department of Police
Pic
Leo C. Dodge
Howard County Department of Police
Randy D.L. Barnes
Westminster City
Richard M. Winters
City
William E. Holliway
Baltimore County Police Department
W. Milner Roberts
Frederick
County debates grant use for historic house repairs
Hanson cites a strong grant need while Chitwood defends preserving the basement's historic walls and beams. They argue funds should align with allowed uses or require an amendment, as the Maryland Trust previously favored interior removal, and officials stress local taxpayer contributions and the building's structural failure.
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General Assembly
Little
Board of Public Works
Chitwood
Maryland Historical Trust
Roberts
FAA faces coordinated voice disruptions and union decertification bid
The FAA reports a bogus transmission in Fort Lauderdale and two near Denver, while Secretary Lewis cites intercepted broadcasts in New Orleans and Phoenix. Union leader Poli denies involvement as ALJ Fenton recommends decertifying the Professional Air Traffic Organization and ending its exclusive bargaining status, with a final decision possible next week.
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Bureau
FAA
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Denver Regional Control Center
Transportation
Drew Lewis
New Orleans
Phoenix
Smith
Robert £. Poli
Poli
John H. Fenton
Labor Relations Authority
Air Traffe
Solidarity anniversary marked as Polish workers rally
In Warsaw as leaders met Brezhnev in Crimea, Polish workers marked the first anniversary of Solidarity. Thousands of pilgrims gathered in Czestochowa to hear Primate Glemp speak. In Gdansk, ships ground to a halt for a minute to honor the 1980 shipyard strike that sparked the Solidarity movement. Lech Walesa addressed hundreds, stressing nonviolent service to the nation while Solidarity backs a two month strike moratorium. Nearly 1 million Silesian Solidarity workers resist eight Saturday work rule amid calls for political prisoners’ release events.
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Warsaw
Poland
Jeaders
Leonid
Brezhnev
Crimea
Solidarity
Independent
Labor Federation
Czestochowa
Bright Mountain
Jozef Glemp
Glemp
Baltic
Gdansk
Lech Walsen
Polish Central Committee
The
Defense of Prisoners of Conscience
Silesian
Billy Carter says he’s finished with Libyans but DOJ not through
The Justice Department has not closed the Billy Carter matter despite his statement that he ended activity for Libya. Deputy AG official John Keeney said a part of the case remains open, with internal investigator Michael Shaheen Jr. having referred findings to the criminal division to consider charges for allegedly lying to investigators.
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Washington
Billy Carter
Justice Department
Carter
Department
Senate
John Keeney
Keeney
Michael E. Shaheen Jr
Jook~ Sng
Libya
Carroll Blood Pressure Clinics August Schedule
Carroll County Health Department offers high blood pressure screening clinics at 540 Washington Road Westminster in August. Sessions run Monday Aug 17 2 30 to 4 30 p m Tuesday Aug 18 11 a m Monday Aug 24 2 30 to 4 20 p m Tuesday Aug 25 11 a m and Monday Aug 31 2 30 to 4 30 p m. Call 80008762152 or 8753300 for more information.
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Carroll County Health Department
Washington Road
Westminster
Air strike sparks layoffs hit airline industry
The nationwide air traffic controllers strike triggered thousands of layoffs and 10 percent pay cuts across major carriers. American Airlines laid off 1,650 workers, Braniff 1,500, USAir 700, with others imposing leaves, furloughs, or salary reductions as the FAA weighs future operating levels.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Dalton Jamies
Eastern Airlines
FAA
Jerry Lavey
Associated Press
Bao Messenger Jr
Beechcraft Inc
Kansas City
American Airlines
American
David Frailey
Braniff Airlines
Usair
James
Trans World Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Delta
Dick Jones
Continental Air Lines
Fits
United Airlines
Republic Airlines
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Pfc
Stephen Haller
Pfe
Richard Boyer
George Testi
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Disney World
Boyer Travel Agency
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Cleopatra Campbell
Kurt Holter
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